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[email protected] / http://www.linkedin.com/in/tabarimccoy Tabari Douglass McCoy Career Summary I am a seasoned public relations and communications professional with particular expertise in media pitching, writing, reporting and social media. With more than 18 years of experience, I have worked with some of Cincinnatiâs biggest brands, including the Cincinnati Bengals, Xavier University Athletics, Cox Media Group and The Cincinnati Enquirer. Skills · Expertise in creating shareable, high-impact digital content · Social media engagement and SEO expertise · Thorough knowledge of local media, practices and contacts · Basic HTML, content management systems and e-newsletter development · Writing, editing, production and video scripting · Proficient with Informz Web based PR software and Vocus Public Relations software. Complete Professional Experience 4/11-Present Writer/Reporter â Freelance · Develop strategic pitches for myriad publications to drive web visits for targeted publications · Report, write and edit for various publications including Cox Ohioâs lifestyle publication At Home Magazine, the Hispanic culture, political and lifestyle outlet La Jornada Latinaâs Pittsburgh and Cleveland editions, Xavier University sports information magazineâs Xavier Nation and Ebony.com · Exclusive provider of movie editorial content for online lifestyle Web sites CincyChic.com and DaytonMostMetro.com 7/00-Present Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati, OH Public Relations Intern/Press Box Assistant · Assists in the development of features, game recaps and press releases for print publications as well as the teamâs official Web site (Bengals.com) · Transcribes news conferences for the media and digital properties, including team Web site and organizing documents for events (seating charts, etc.). (Continued on Page 2) · Develops and compiles player biographies and statistics for media distribution; organize player requests for public relations. 10/12-Present Phoenix Community Learning Center Avondale, OH Para Professional Institutional Assistant · Teach 7th and 8th grade students on grammar fundamentals, writing, language arts and social studies in accordance with the State of Ohio educational requirements 4/12-9/12 City of Blue Ash Blue Ash, OH Communications Coordinator · Wrote, edited and developed press releases and city stories · Successfully pitched media on City of Blue Ash affairs, earning media placement in a myriad of local publications/media outlets · Curated and wrote for social media channels, increasing engagement with regular features and breaking news alerts · Digital editor for city website, e-newsletter as well as wrote content for print newsletters and performed photography and video editing duties. 9/09-7/10 Cincinnati Museum Center Cincinnati, OH Public Relations Director · Developed, wrote and pitched press releases, new stories, and briefs · Executed press conferences, presentations and media coverage · Maintained tone and brand voice to promote exhibits, OMNIMAX films, programs and events. Served as a media spokesman; prepared staff for engagements, interviews and speech writing · Provided marketing assistance including market research, public events and promotions. 10/03-7/09 CiN Weekly/The Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati, OH Reporter · Reported on local arts, entertainment and news events relevant to young professionals 25-34 · Helped CiN Weekly climb to ranking as one of the highest read young reader publications for Gannett. · Wrote 3-5 stories per week on film, community issues, young professional events, restaurants, music and sports. · Served as talent in various viral videos and breaking entertainment news reporter for The Cincinnati Enquirer. (Continued on Page 3) 7/02-9/03 The Community Press Florence, KY Staff Reporter · Responsibilities included interviewing (government officials, residents, sports figures, etc.), writing and reporting on a variety of topics (news, events, human interest features, etc.) relevant to local audience and digital photography. · Notable achievement: Winner, 2003 Community Press award winner for âBest Continuing Coverage/Seriesâ for series of stories about a school levy in Ft. Thomas, Ky. school district. 2/01-6/02 WCET-TV Cincinnati, OH Marketing Administrator · Responsibilities included production/design of print advertisements, writing press releases and photography. · Also worked to create monthly membership program guide, quarterly member magazine and monthly education department newsletter; served as on-camera talent during various pledge drive and auction events. 9/96-2/01 WKRC-TV âLocal 12â Cincinnati, OH Assignment Desk Editor/Script Writer · Responsibilities included monitoring scanners for breaking news, following-up on potential story leads and communicating with police and fire officials. Also assigned videographers to breaking news events, assisted in story research, writing scripts for broadcast and general assistance. Education University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH · Masterâs of Education, Communication, March 2001. · Bachelors of Science, Communication, June 1999. · University of Cincinnati Communication Dept. Graduate Degree Program Scholarship Recipient (1999-2000); University of Cincinnati Albert C. Yates Fellowship Award for Graduate Studies program member (1999-2000). · Member, Darwin T. Turner Minority Scholars Program (1995-1999).